However, in exceptional cases, MDAs that need to procure new vehicles “shall seek for and obtain the prior express written authorisation.”

The Deputy Chief of Staff Samuel Abu Jinapor in an interview with Accra-based Joy FM said the ban is to ensure that available resources are used in implementing the government’s agenda instead of purchasing vehicles.

“Capital expenditure is used for purchasing vehicles, but in this budget, the President wants to spend it on the productive sector of the economy.”

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